How to Build Texture in an Oil Painting Landscape with Kathleen Hudson

Join host Mandy Theis on Art School Live as Kathleen Hudson walks you through one of the most rewarding — and nerve-wracking — stages of painting: the final details of a large 30x48 inch western landscape in oils. In this episode, Kathleen tackles the sky as the focal point while using texture to create visual interest in the foreground without competing with it. You'll see how to use impasto mediums, a range of brushes, and different tools to build up layers that feel real and dimensional — techniques that work whether you're a beginner or looking to level up your oil painting skills. This is hands-on oil painting instruction you can apply immediately, whether you paint in the studio or outdoors. Get our FREE gift 𝟗𝟕 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐬 here: https://97tips.com/youtube Have a full week of plein air painting in the stunning Adirondack Mountains of New York, June 6 through 13, 2026. Register here: PaintAdirondacks.com WE BELIEVE ANYONE CAN LEARN TO PAINT and our goal is to show you how. Watching 5 LESSONS in a row will give you the confidence to start painting. If you're a beginner, Eric has a series of three free lessons to teach you the very basics of painting, for free. Visit: https://PaintByNote.com/asl Art School Live is hosted by art magazine publisher Eric Rhoads, founder of Fine Art Connoisseur and Plein Air Magazines. We produce art newsletters, magazines, events, retreats, artist tools and training. To see everything we offer visit https://streamlinepublishing.com/ Please Like, Share, and Subscribe to Art School Live here: https://bit.ly/ArtSchoolLive